World Flavors Cookbook

Puri

Deep-fried whole wheat bread puffed to a golden hollow balloon — eaten at festive breakfasts with aloo sabzi or halwa.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

• 250g atta (whole wheat flour)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oil
• Water to knead
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Mix flour, salt, and oil. Add water gradually to form a firm dough.
2. Knead 5 minutes. Rest 15 minutes.
3. Divide into small balls (25g each).
4. Roll into 10-12cm discs.
5. Fry in hot oil (180C). Press down with a slotted spoon.
6. The puri should puff up. Turn and fry 30 more seconds until golden.